Assistant Director Preschool

The Learning Experience - Parsippany, NJ; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Parsippany, NJ is looking for a Center Director to oversee operations in Oceanside, California. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience with young children, strong leadership skills, and excellent organizational abilities.

The position involves ensuring compliance with state regulations, managing the curriculum, and supporting teaching staff through training and development. Additionally, the Center Director will be responsible for financial management and fostering strong relationships with families and the community.

Qualifications

• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure center is compliant with ALL California Title 22 rules and regulations.
• Manage and coordinate TLE curriculum with staff that complies with state and federal requirements.
• Oversee all operations in the center.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback.
• Manage relationships with state licensors and conduct center evaluations.

Skills

Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children

Knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Compensation: $25-31/hr depending on experience
• Pay Range: $25-31/hr depending on experience

Qualifications

• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations
• Must meet state specific guidelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude and work ethic
• Background Check
• TB Test and Physical, plus immunizations as required by California law (measles, pertussis and influenza
• Department of Justice (DOJ)

Responsibilities

• Brings the best communication to the table!
• Great communication ensures everyone is on the same page, and helps our center run smoothly at all times
• Ensures our center is compliant with ALL California TItle 22 rules and regulations at all times
• Ensures that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations
• Knows, understands and executes our employee handbook to ensure our center is the best it can be on a day-in and day-out basis
• Manages and coordinates TLE curriculum with staff that complies with state and federal requirements
• Oversees all operations in the center
• Manages and supports teaching staff and promotes their professional development through on-going training and coaching
• Interviews, hires and trains new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements
• Communicates and meets with parents regarding their children and the center's policies
• Ensures teachers are fully supported, and the center is staffed appropriately on a day-to-day basis
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning
• Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget
• CUSTOMER FOCUS
• Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes "parent pleasers."
• Execution of our Show and Tell App
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center
• Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy
• Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers
• Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact
• Forecasts future enrollment
• Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems
• Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc
• Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support
• Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise
• In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction